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I used it for colored Easter egg photo.

Yes, I thought that was amusing too (when I tried to use it for Easter eggs). Probably due to the fact that colored can refer to people with skin that isn't colored pink.

same problem when I tried to say 'colored paper' - not offensive in my opinion

anyway, the BrE version 'coloured' is accepted too

Oh NO You Didn't!!!

I have seen this on other sites as well.   But there are lots of images using that keyword on SS.  I use the Acurs keyword tool and they use the popular images keywords from SS..... and it shows up there a lot.

I think making this word a no no is ridiculous.  But like others have posted there are alternatives.

 

I can't believe this type of issue is still happening.  Some years ago I was hearing people from ethnic minorities complaining that this kind of thing was patronising and petty and that it came about because of white middle-class people on councils and in acadaemia making wild assumptions.  (I don't know about the States though - it may be different there).

Words themselves are not harmful to anyone - it's where the intention behind the words is hatred and vitriol that we should be concerned.   I don't know why that vital piece of interpretation - so critical to all human relations and our understanding of each other (regardless of race) - was suddenly thrown out of the window.

now even coloured isn't accepted anymore - I knew we shouldn't have complained

Just got the same - and I agree. Some keywords should be banned. I'd suggest to add to the list: white, black, yellow, red, tall and short. Did I miss some?

bird, chick, bitch, crumpet, cow, bint, bag, slag and tart probably ought to be banned, too, as they are offensive to women